Degree 6 Venture Capital Investment Analyst | SmartRecruiters

• Full-time

Our client is a respected venture capital firm who have an excellent reputation for making decisive investments across the global market.  Their focus is on small to mid cap buyouts, growth capital and distressed investments in a broad range of software and technology industries.

They acquire, build and manage their portfolio companies to offer a value added service to address the needs of their customers.

With over a hundred deals made within the last 5 years my client has a strong background in profitable investments and they pride themselves on the level of activity and revenue they generate across the market.

Basic Salary £40,000 - £70,000 (Depending on Experience) plus Bonus, Laptop, Mobile and 25 days holiday.

Due to their consistent growth, my client is currently offering an exciting opportunity for individuals with an entrepreneurial spirit to join the company and grow alongside it within the lucrative and interesting industry of venture capital and private equity.

This is an outstanding opportunity, which is the stepping stone into a solid company to join a rapidly growing team and to build a successful career.

Your objectives will be to:

• Carry out research and due diligence on markets and companies to invest in.

• Analyse and complete detailed business modelling for potential investments and mergers.

• Assess risks and liabilities of deals and provide accurate reports to board level to support viability of acquisitions.

• To make contact with companies senior executives to build relationships to instigate initial enquiries for investment.

• Negotiate throughout to ensure deals are agreed in a timely and effective manner, ensuring a good return on investment can be achieved.

• Once investments/acquisitions have been made, will be direct responsibility to manage portfolio businesses to ensure good level of performance to meet with objectives for profitable exit in the future.

• Work with senior team and support other colleagues.

Complete travel overseas as and when needed to ensure team and company objectives are met.

• The successful person MUST have fluent written and verbal language skills in English and another language such as French, German, Swedish, Norwegian or Danish.
• The person should be someone who is confident at communicating at a senior level and who has the ability to persuade and negotiate effectively when necessary.
• The person should have an analytical/problem solving mind, with an ambitious and dynamic approach to working.
• The person should be able to carry out due diligence and look objectively at opportunities to make decisive judgements to ensure the client makes the best investment in the most effective manner.
• Prior experience would include Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) or deal related strategy consulting, Venture Capital, Private Equity, Investment Banking, Fund / Investment Corporate Finance/Accounting or an associated business field.
• Must be committed to developing their career within a rapidly expanding business and be willing to adapt and progress their role within business across a steep learning curve.
• Finally you must have an excellent academic background, an entrepreneurial outlook and a passion to succeed. Strong interpersonal skills are essential as you will be in charge of your own clients and seeking potential investment opportunities. Full support and training will be given.

Applications will be welcomed from candidates who can demonstrate the above with experience directly within a similar role and industry or those who are looking for a move into the investment industry.

If you feel you are the right person we are looking for and you are interested in a new position then please apply with your up to date CV when applying to this advertisement.

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